FBI Warns of Potential Violence in U.S. Following Satirical Film About Prophet Mohammed

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning of potential violence spreading to the U.S. following a satirical movie mocking the Prophet Mohammed, ABC News reports. The Joint Intelligence Bulletin warned that “the risk of violence could increase both at home and abroad as the film continues to gain attention.”…

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Mafia Expert “Donnie Brasco” to Speak to Montreal Officials About the Criminal Underworld

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Mafia expert and former undercover FBI agent Joseph Pistone, better known as Donnie Brasco, is expected to share knowledge of the criminal underworld to Montreal officials as early as Monday, the Montreal Gazette reports. Pistone is known for bringing down members of two of New York City’s most notorious mobs – the…

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Purported Spokesman for Hacking Group Anonymous Arrested for Threatening FBI Agent

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The purported spokesman for the hacking group Anonymous was arrested by the FBI on allegations that he threatened an FBI agent, his attorney said Thursday, the Washington Post reports. Barrett Brown, 31, of Dallas is expected to be charged in connection with YouTube videos in which Brown rails against federal authorities….

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Judge: Family of Whitey Bulger Victim Can Continue with Suit Against FBI Agents

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A family of one of James “Whitey” Bulger’s alleged victims can proceed with a federal lawsuit against FBI agents who monitored the mobster-turned-informant, a federal judge ruled Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. The ruling by U.S. District Judge William Young follows an appeals court ruling that the case is null because the…

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